The Live Simply initiative was set up ten years ago by CAFOD (the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development). It received an added boost in May 2015 when Pope Francis issued his encyclical letter on ‘care for our common home’ entitled Laudato si.
Through this initiative we are invited to live more simply, sustainably and in solidarity with those less fortunate than ourselves.
The parish of Gidea Park has now registered to work towards receiving the Live Simply award. At Masses on Sunday 20th October representatives from CAFOD helped parishioners understand what Live Simply is all about. On Wednesday 23rd October Chris Driscoll from the Basildon CAFOD office explained more and Hilary Wraight will now lead this process.
Please put the evening of 14th January 2020 in your diary and come to our second meeting to join the enthusiasm of those who have already expressed their commitment. All ideas and from all age groups always welcome!
Thank you to all who attended the meeting on Wednesday 23rd October and for all those who could not attend but expressed an interest. We are now registered. Let’s start by looking for at least one fair trade item to buy this month and check Havering website for recycling and reusing ideas. For more information check cafod.org.uk Live Simply or contact the Parish Office.